Medical Assistant - NHMP Norwalk Primary Care West, Norwalk, CT

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for NHMP Norwalk Primary Care West in Norwalk, CT. The role supports clinical and clerical operations, ensuring patients and exam areas are prepared for visits.

New graduates or experienced Medical Assistants, CNAs, or EMTs are encouraged to apply. The position offers a $2,000 sign-on and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program or Nursing Assistant/EMT certification, or 3 years in a medical office.
• Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
• Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Greets and coordinates patient flow, collects intake data, vital signs, meds and allergies.
• Transcribes and updates patient information in the chart.
• Performs clerical tasks and prepares patient charts for providers.
• Conduces in-office testing and coordinates outside services as applicable.
• Keeps examination areas clean and stocked; supports procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interactions

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

Nursing Assistant training or EMT certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

$2,000 Sign on Bonus (External Hires Only)

Title: Medical Assistant - NHMP Norwalk Primary Care West, Norwalk, CT - 40 hours per week, variable 8-hour shifts between the hours of 7:45am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.

*Looking for a new graduate Medical Assistant and/or experienced Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician.

Summary: Provides clinical and clerical support to assure smooth daily department operations in assigned medical practice or practices. Assures that the patient and examination area is properly prepared.

Responsibilities:

• Greets and brings patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Performs all necessary intake activities and documents appropriate information including vital signs, current medications and allergies, verifies EMR reflects current PCP, appropriate referring provider, and preferred pharmacy, etc.
• Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record. Transcribes demographic, medication history, social and medical history as reported by the patient from the intake form.
• Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care. Prepares and organizes patient charts for assigned providers. Completes other paperwork such as disability paperwork and scanning of other pertinent patient information as appropriate.
• Performs and stays current with EMR Orders Reconciliation process as assigned.
• Assures the examination area is clean after each patient use and stocked. Performs environmental rounds on a weekly/monthly basis as assigned.
• Assures the patient is properly prepared for the scheduled visit to maintain timely patient flow. This includes assisting patients into gowns, having clinical paperwork, any needed supplies and educational materials immediately available for the provider use.
• Conducts in-office testing as directed by the provider. Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable. Reviews instructions for upcoming procedures and tests as applicable.
• Collects, prepares and processes specimens as directed by the provider. Completes process by assuring specimen results are logged in the accession book and are reconciled in the patients record.
• Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs.
• Coaches and educates colleagues in office regarding procedures and techniques as new members join the group.
• Performs pathology and other audits as assigned by supervisor.
• Demonstrates and maintains practice-based competencies for in-office surgical procedures if applicable. This includes procedure setup, patient prepping with sterile technique, patient recovery and room turnover under RN direction.
• Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with Western Connecticut Medical Group service excellence standards.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

Required: High School Diploma or GED. New or experienced graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job related experience in a medical office. Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.

Minimum Experience: One year

Desired: CPR certification preferred. Bi-lingual preferred.

Salary Range: $20.70 - $34.50 Hourly (Based on years of relative experience)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Member Discounts

Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.